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Self-inflicted laryngopharyngectomy: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

B. Natarajan ,
P. Townsley ,
B. W. Irvine ,
M. Mansfield  and
M. Thomas
B. Natarajan*
Affiliation:
Glasgow
P. Townsley
Affiliation:
Glasgow
B. W. Irvine
Affiliation:
Glasgow
M. Mansfield
Affiliation:
Glasgow
M. Thomas
Affiliation:
Glasgow
*
Mr Balaji Natarajan, 55 Clarence Gardens, Hyndland, Glasgow G11 7JW.
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Abstract

The clinical presentation and management of a case of self-inflicted laryngopharyngectomy in a 48-year-old male psychiatric patient with a paranoid disorder is described

Keywords

LaryngectomyParanoid disordersOesophagostomyPharyngostomy
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 3 , March 1994 , pp. 252 - 253
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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